Beard Cabin
National Register of Historic Places

Beard Cabin

Shawnee, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma
Listed
April 7, 1983
Type
Building
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
83002121

About this property

The Beard Cabin is a historic cabin listed on the National Register of Historic Places and located in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Built in 1892, it is considered to be the first home built in Shawnee. The cabin was built by Etta Ray and her father, P.H. Ray. Assisting were Etta's future brother-in-law, John Beard as well as John's sister, Lola Beard. Etta later married Henry Beard and they were the first inhabitants. Sleeping quarters are located on the upper floor of the cabin. The home is furnished and may be toured by making arrangements at the Santa Fe Depot Museum. In 1999, the cabin was restored and moved to its present location, near the Santa Fe Depot on Main Street, after being damaged in a windstorm at Woodland Park in Shawnee. The Cleo Craig Foundation provided the funds for the relocation.

Location

Shawnee, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma
35.33185, -96.92198

Categories

EXPLORATION/SETTLEMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Pottawatomie County Courthouse
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Bell Street Historic District
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State National Bank Building
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Governors Mansion
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When was Beard Cabin listed on the National Register?

Beard Cabin was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 7, 1983.

What type of historic resource is Beard Cabin?

Beard Cabin is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Beard Cabin?

The period of significance for Beard Cabin is recorded as the civil_war era.

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